
Philip F. Bongiorno, MD
Thoracic Surgery

Locations
TMH Physician Partners - Cardiothoracic Surgery
1405 Centerville Road Suite 5000, Dogwood Building Tallahassee, FL 32308
About Me
Philip Bongiorno, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon with over 20 years of experience in adult cardiac and thoracic surgery. He currently serves as the Director for Surgical Quality and a staff cardiothoracic surgeon at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare.
Dr. Bongiorno earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan, where he also completed his undergraduate studies. He completed his general surgery residency at the University of Michigan Medical Center and his cardiothoracic surgery residency and fellowship at Emory University.
His areas of interest include minimally invasive and robotic surgery, with active practice in robotic thoracic surgery, including robotic lung and mediastinal surgery. Dr. Bongiorno is also involved in improving surgical quality and outcomes through research in Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
Outside of work, Dr. Bongiorno enjoys spending time with his family, which includes two children, a grandson and three dogs. He is also a loyal supporter of the University of Michigan sports teams.
Education
Residency:
University of Michigan
Fellowship:
Emory University Hospital
Internship:
University of Michigan
Medical School:
Univeristy of Michigan Medical School
Board Certifications
American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Conditions Treated
- Aneurysm
- Aneurysm of Heart
- Angina and Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Dissection
- Aortic Ectasia
- Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Coarctation of the Aorta
- Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
- Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Coronary Artery Dissection
- Endocarditis
- Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Tumors, Malignant
- Lung Abscess
- Lung Cancer
- Lung Nodule
- Mediastinal Tumors, Malignant
- Mitral Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Pericardial Disease
- Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
- Pleura Cancer
- Pleural Effusion
- Pulmonary Disease
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Pulmonary Insufficiency
- Pulmonary Valve Disease
- Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Procedures Performed
- Bullectomy Thoracoscopy
- Bullectomy Thoracotomy
- Bypass Graft Coronary Artery
- Control Bleeding Post Op Heart
- Creation Pericardial Window
- Decortication Lung
- Insertion Balloon Pump Intra-Aortic
- Insertion Catheter Pleural Cavity
- Insertion Ventricular Assistive Device
- Lead Extraction Cardiac
- Mediastinoscopy
- Mediastinotomy
- Pleurodesis Thoracoscopy
- Plication Diaphragm
- Reconstruction Sternum
- Repair Ascending Aorta
- Repair Atrial Septal Defect
- Repair Mitral Valve
- Repair Thoracic Aorta
- Repair Tricuspid Valve
- Replacement Aortic and Mitral Valves
- Replacement Aortic Valve
- Replacement Mitral Valve
- Replacement Transcatheter Aortic Valve
- Resection Lung Lobe
- Resection Thoracoscopic Lung Wedge
- Revision Generator Cardiac
- Sternotomy
- Surgery, Robotic Assisted
- Thoracoscopy
- Thoracotomy
- Transesoph, Echo, TEE